“I find it horrific, myself,” said Berry. “I certainly want this case to be looked at. I want this to be a prime example of an investigation going as quickly as it can be done, in a thoughtful (manner).”

Boyd was in the standoff with police for hours. Friday, Albuquerque Police Chief Gorden Eden was quick to call the shooting justified.

The mayor said the chief should have waited until the investigation was finished before coming to that conclusion.

“He's new to the chief position, but that's no excuse,” said Berry. “I think he shouldn't have said that. I think what we all need to do on a horrific situation like this is we need thoroughly and comprehensive go through the process.”

For some, frustration with the Albuquerque Police Department is growing, and an officer-involved shooting protest is being held Tuesday in the Duke City. Berry also said the city has put in reforms he believes are working when it comes to cutting down on the number of officer-involved shootings.

“I have the same emotions as everybody else and everybody is going to manifest those differently so none of that surprises me because as an individual in the community, I’m as heartbroken as anybody else,” Berry said.

The U.S. Department of Justice has been investigating APD for excessive force since 2012.